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Why I'm Glad The WI Recall Election Is Over

Ken Hayes — Wed, 06 Jun 2012 15:23:44 +0000

Yesterday, after 2 years of neighbors hating neighbors, Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker beat out Tom Barrett. And when I say neighbors hating neighbors, there actually was quite a bit of that going on. Even just driving around Superior you would see pro walker signs all over a yard, followed by the next neighbor’s Barrett Mitchell [...]

Governor Scott Walker Is Projected Winner Of Wisconsin Recall Election

David Drew — Wed, 06 Jun 2012 02:39:59 +0000

Walker prevails in recall election - Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images
NBC New is reporting that Governor Scott Walker has survived the recall election in Wisconsin. It appears Walker received 59% of the vote, while Democrat challenger Tom Barret received 40.5% of the vote.

Find Your Polling Place And View Sample Ballot In WI Recall Election

Ken Hayes — Tue, 05 Jun 2012 15:12:06 +0000

In some cases people would like to vote, but are unaware of where to go. Also some voters apparently get confused enough that there needs to be a sample ballot. There is a very useful website that can help people find their nearest location and view a sample ballot for whichever election may be coming up in Wisconsin.

Bill Clinton Coming To Wisconsin To Aid Barrett In Recall Election

Ken Hayes — Fri, 01 Jun 2012 15:02:57 +0000

Bill Clinton is traveling North to Wisconsin to take part in the recall fight against Governor Scott Walker. Clinton made up his mind yesterday to make the trip, saying: “Folks in Wisconsin have been on the front lines of fighting for working, middle-class families across America for more than 16 months,” the former president said [...]

Scott Walker Recall Primary Election Confusing To Some Voters

Ken Hayes — Wed, 09 May 2012 01:36:22 +0000

Today I went and voted in the WI Recall Primaries. This was my first time voting in a few years, but seeing that I've finally settled down, picked my home, and decided to get more politically active I went out to vote. I was surprised that at 3:30 PM there was a line at my polling place. There was a steady line from the time I arrived to well after I left. (I drove by again after running errands, as it was on my way home.) I was searching the web about the recall when I got home and saw this story where some voters are being confused by the ballot.

Recall Election Officially Ordered For Republican Gov. Scott Walker

David Drew — Fri, 30 Mar 2012 21:49:18 +0000

There has been only two successful gubernatorial recalls in United States history. This is how a democracy is supposed to work, right? Putting things ultimately into the hands of the people. Or is there more at play in this situation? I would love to hear your thoughts on whether you support this recall action!

Embattled first-term Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker will face a recall this spring after an election was ordered Friday following the collection of more than